Tunze is being investigated by a law firm out of D.C.

[LuckySingh]

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WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Lewis Firm PLLC is conducting an investigation into potential violations of consumer protection and false advertising laws by Tunze Aquarientechnik GMBH, a Penzberg, Germany-based manufacturer of aquarium components, and its North American subsidiary, Tunze USA LLC (collectively, “Tunze”). The firm’s investigation centers on misrepresentations regarding the output flow rates produced by certain propeller-based aquarium circulation pumps manufactured by Tunze and sold throughout the United States.

According to a recent study performed by engineers from Penn State University, Tunze’s advertisements and promotional literature drastically overstate the output flow rates produced by at least three of its Turbelle Stream 2 series aquarium pumps. Specifically, the study found that the stated flow rates of Tunze’s 6105, 6205 and 6305 series pumps are exaggerated by 46%, 80% and 120%, respectively. (See Feature Article: Experimental Comparison of Measured Flow Output of Aquarium Propeller Pumps — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine.) By contrast, Tunze’s competitors were found to have either understated or accurately reported the flow rates of their propeller pumps. (See http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2011...p_flowrate.jpg.) The Lewis Firm PLLC is a Washington, DC law firm with extensive experience in the investigation and prosecution of fraud and consumer fraud claims. The firm specializes in the representation of consumers in product defect matters. If you own a Tunze Turbelle Stream 2 model 6105, 6205 or 6305 aquarium pump and wish to obtain additional information about your rights, please contact The Lewis Firm PLLC by email at info@lewis-firm.com. Please include the model number of your pump, the date of purchase and your state of residence in your correspondence.

Michael P. Lewis The Lewis Firm PLLC 901 New York Ave., N.W. Ste. 550 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 630-6257 info@lewis-firm.com Attorney Advertising. (C) 2010 The Lewis Firm PLLC. The law firm responsible for this advertisement is The Lewis Firm PLLC. Prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter. We are happy to discuss your particular case.

SOURCE: The Lewis Firm PLLC CONTACT: The Lewis Firm PLLC Michael P. Lewis, 202-630-6257 info@lewis-firm.com Copyright Business Wire 2011 -0- KEYWORD: United States

[FireWater]

Tunze already admitted to their mistake. From what I remember it was a testing error due to bad test design.

I won't even go into how I feel about lawsuits such as this.

[ErikH]

I figured this was coming. Tunze stated that they are going to come out with a retrofit to improve the flow for customers of their products.

[FireWater]

From my experience and what I have read. Tunze is an excellent company with great customer service. If they made a mistake then they will correct it.

[BSJF]

I think the ones who understated their flow rates would mess with my setup more than overstating a flow rate. I love my Tunze.

[jroescher]

Please everyone. Contact the law firm. The more people they claim to represent, the more money they make claiming to help and protect you from yourself. It's Economic Stimulus and lord knows we more of that.


Can't insert Sarcastic Smiley from my iPhone. Maybe I should sue.


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[FireWater]

That's funny John. I wanted to say it, but bit my tongue.

[alton]

I bought a Jeep that advertised 16 and 18 MPG. It gets 15, can I sue?
People use to post that T5HO lamps would last 18 months, can I sue them for making false statements?
This reminds me of the time when someone stole our ladder at work, cut the chain, fell off and got hurt, then sued us and the ladder company for a faulty ladder. And no he didn't win but our company had to hire a lawyer to defend ourselves.

[FireWater]

Never mind.